Simpsons, High Street, Solihull, West Midlands

A photographic survey of every building in Solihull High Street was made in 1949 by the photographer G B Mason. It shows a street full of independent traders such as this fish, game and poultry seller. There were a few chain stores, including still familiar names such as Boots and FW Woolworth and others such as Maypole (a grocers) which no longer exist.

Location

West Midlands Solihull

Period

1940s (1946 - 1949)

Tags

street shop work food